This is a hobby that I have enjoyed for a while.
Unfortunatly I am very low in supplies lately due to some things getting thrown out the window into grass and other unfortunately incident resulting in rusted pliers and the loss of thousands of rings and beads.
Chainmail was originally used to make armour. The pattern shown in the video is the simplest of the European varieties. Once you get playing with chainmail in all of it's varieties, it is amazing what can be done. There are several online galleries showing the work of many chainmail artists. Here is one [ link ] and another [ link ] there are also some images on this site [ link ] which is one of the two where I have purchased supplies in the past.
Not only does this hobby allow me to practice my creativity, creating something beautiful, but in some cases it has allowed me to earn a bit of money, and also, surprisingly enough, since I started making chainmail, due to the strengthening effect on my hands I have had absolutely NO symptoms from my osteo-arthritis which for a couple of years up until that point had started to cause daily swelling and pain.
I want to get a new set of jewelery size pliers, and a selection of rings in 18guage and 20 guage stainless steel as well a enameled copper which is available in a wide variety of colours, and possibly some beads. I have not yet completed a project that used both chainmail and beadwork but I do have some ideas which I would like to turn into reality. (more) 
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here is my vote good luck
sounds cool
Here's 5...wishing you the best of luck!! :)
Good luck
good luck
Now there's a heavy metal wish! Good luck.
it sure is... especially as I prefer to work with metals that are heavier weight wise.
Aluminum is cheap so it is great to learn with but it just isn't as nice to play with or as calming in my hands.
Best of luck to you !!!!
Here's sending 5 stars your way!! Good luck!!
It looks kind of tedious - not my cup of art work but hey from one artist to another artist 5 stars. I think doing all those loop te doos would drive me bonkers. I am amazed at the number of artists we have on this forum
sounds interesting, and fun, have a nice summer
I am thinking about getting a Beginners Kit sometime.
I have seen some of your beautiful work and I hope that you are able to get the supplies to continue with this nice craft.
Order yourself a beginners kit. Try it out. It can be fun and relaxing.
good luck! =]
-coop
I've long since been interested in chain mail, jewelry making and cross stitch, but I've never gotten the chance to learn how to work with chain mail. It looks fascinating and I wish you the best for your wish.
if you check out the sites I listed they sell beginners kits and project kits which are great for getting started. Go on. Give it a try!
sounds interesting Ambrotos....here's my 5 sweetie.
God bless and good luck........
here's five for the body armor :^)
Good luck,you have my five!!!
You got my 5 ***** Good luck !!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck!!
This sounds fun and rewarding. 5/5
^5!
Very cool!
Sounds really neat! I hope you get to continue with your hobby.
:) thanks
Oh by the way, the photo that you see when you view this wish in the list of wishes, is a photo of a section of a chainmail bra that I have started working on but have yet to complete.